Meaning of clown in English

Table of contents
  1. Pronunciation
  2. Verb
    1. Definitions
  3. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /klaʊn/

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  1. Verb

    clown

    Definitions

    1. act as or like a clown

    Derived terms

  2. Noun

    clown

    Etymology

    mid 16th century (in clown (sense 2 of the noun)): perhaps of Low German origin

    Definitions

    1. a rude or vulgar fool
  3. 2. a person who amuses others by ridiculous behavior

    Derived terms

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